September 2016

Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year!

As you can see from the picture renovations have started. This will be an exciting yet

challenging next couple of years. Our goal is to keep the students , parents and com-

munity informed during this process. To date the bus parking lot will be resurfaced

and a working compounded established on Kenmoore Ave. The old ELSB portables

have been removed from the building. As we continue to move forward with plan-

ning and construction, it is necessary for us to also plan for the 2016-2017 school

year. The logistics plan for construction has indicated that in order to stay on sched-

ule for both renovations, and demolition/site cleanup of Three Oaks Senior High

School, a proposal for early closure for Three Oaks Senior High School is necessary.

Therefore Three Oaks Senior High School will be closing June 9th at the end of the

day for the 2016/17 school year. This means exams for second semester will be as

follows:

Second Semester Exams

June 5 - Block A Assessment

June 6 - Block B Assessment

June 7 - Block C Assessment

June 8 - Block D Assessment

June 9 - Secondary Math Assessment

Sincerely

Jeff Clow

Principal Message

September Upcoming Dates

2- Welcome BBQ 11:45

6– Students first day

7- Fire Drill 10:20

15 – Fire Drill 10:20

16 - Men’s Volleyball Tourney

22 – Lock Down 1:45

22 – Meet The Teacher 6:30

23 – Professional Day—No School

26 – Grad Photos Start

28 - Awards Assembly 10:30

GREEN

AND

GOLD

This year a monthly newsletter called the Green and Gold will be available online. We hope you visit the website regularly so you are aware of the upcoming opportuni-ties and the results from the student efforts. Our goal is that this website will provide you with useful and easily accessible information, advice and a real insight into our school. We will endeavor to maintain up to date information with times and dates of all forthcoming events. A student picture gallery is also found on the site capturing our school events.

Thank you for taking the time to stay informed!

https://threeoakshighschool.wordpress.com

The Axe Outlet is located at the top of the 600 staircase, so drop by and have a look!

They are open from 12:00-12:30 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Non-

students are welcome to drop by, just be sure to pick up a visitor pass in the office

before heading up. Mr. Sean MacDonald has done a wonderful job in bringing in a

variety of items to the store so if you need some GREEN and GOLD please stop in.

Communication

The Axe Outlet

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Athletics

Representing our school in athletic activities is a privilege that students must accept

with a full sense of responsibility and pride. Being an ambassador of our school, it is

expected that our students project a positive image throughout their extra-curricular

involvement in the school and in the community. This accepted kind of behaviour and

attitude is expected to be shown in the classroom and general school area, as well as

on the sporting field/activity area. A Code of Conduct which addresses issues such as

academics, part-time employment, fundraising, uniforms/equipment, smoking/alcohol

and other drug use, activity areas, practices, overlapping sport seasons, and outside

activities will be available for all student athletes and parents/guardians to read and

sign.

October Upcoming Dates

6– Lockdown Drill 10:45

7– Picture Day

10– Thanksgiving No School

11— Career Day

20 – PEI Wood Symphony 7pm

27-28—PEITF No School

New Staff

Katherine Clow-Math

Ami Moore-Downham- Chem

Nora Connell - EA

Dawn Delaney Gallant - EA

Faro Halupa - PE

Charlene Clark - Resource

Greg Ellis—CEO

Attendance

The most important thing a Senior High School student can do to ensure success is to

have regular attendance in every one of his/her classes. There are activities and dis-

cussions which occur in classes that simply cannot be replicated, there is instruction

on high level topics that is never the same as getting the notes from a friend and

there are curriculum objectives that can only be achieved through participation. Our

attendance policy is that we require a phone call or e-mail from a parent/guardian to

excuse a student for any reason, whether it be for an entire or partial school day or

for one Period of class. Please help us by communicating a student’s absence, or an

excused late arrival to school.

Please see Student Handbook for detailed information regarding Attendance

http://www.edu.pe.ca/threeoaks/general/resources/student_handbook.pdf

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TOSH is excited to introduce Cst. Brett Montgomery as our School Liaison

Officer for the 2016-17 school year. Cst. Montgomery is a former graduate of

TOSH and is also involved with coaching at TOSH. Cst. Montgomery will

be a familiar face around the school and welcome back to TOSH.

Functions of School Liaison Officer

safety/crime prevention lessons to students, staff and parents

act as a resource to students, administrators and staff

counsel and talk informally with students

work to enhance the safety and security of the school

coach teams, join clubs and escort field trips

elimination of barriers between youth and police

promotion of the police as an accessible community service

School Liaison Officer — Cst. Brett Montgomery

Front Entrance

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Do to a number of factors such as safety, access , meeting space and emergency personnel we are designating the front as entrance and exit are only. Do not gather at the doors or use this area as a

waiting area. We ask that you keep this area clear.

We ask that you keep the area outside the yellow lines clear.

Library Landing

• 3 English credits, one of which must be ENG621A or ENG631A

• 2 math credits (post-secondary institutions may require 3 or more math credits)

• 2 science credits

• 2 social studies credits, one of which must focus on Canadian social studies

• 1 physical education credit (PED401A)

• 1 career education and personal development credit (CEO401A or CAR421F)

• 1 credit from a designated list that fosters creativity or innovation OR one credit from a list of French language courses

• Successful creation of the Secondary Literacy Assessment

Students are permitted the privilege of

bringing private cars to school. However,

driving without due care and attention in

or around the parking lot will not be tol-

erated. Students can park on the north

side of the school parking lot only. Vehi-

cles parked in staff or no parking zones

will be identified and license numbers

reported to city police. Bus and fire lanes

must be clear of vehicles. The bus park-

ing lot is out of bounds to all vehicles

except school buses (and bus driver vehi-

cles) during the school day.

Irresponsible driving or parking viola-

tions may result in the student having

the privilege of driving to school re-

voked.

Senior High School Graduation Requirements—Incoming Gr. 10’s

Student Parking Parent

Information Night

"What lies behind us,

and what lies before us

are small matters

compared to what lies

within us." - Ralph

Waldo Emerson

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September 22nd

6:30-8:00

6:30-6:45– Cafeteria

Day 1 Schedule

Meet the Teacher

Block A - 6:50-7:05

Block B - 7:10-7:25

Block C - 7:30-7:45

Block D - 7:50-8:05

Meeting starts at 6:30 Sharp

2016 Graduation

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Smoking Policy

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Tobacco products , lights and e =cigarettes are not to be seen in the school

Smoking/Vaping is only permitted in the chain link fence between the parking lot and Kenmoore

Avenue

No smoking/vaping in cars

Smoking/Vaping is not permitted on the way to the smoking area.

Students in double blocks at Trade Building are not permitted at smoking area during am and pm

breaks

Smoking/Vaping should only take place at this corner.

Not in parked cars

Not on surrounding property (We have a Good Neighbour Policy)

Any smoking/vaping taking place outside the designated area will result in consequences ac-

cording to our progressive discipline policy.

http://www.gov.pe.ca/edu/elsb/files/2015/01/601_Tobacco_and_Smoke_Free_Environments.pdf

2016 Renovations

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Prizes for High Standing

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Academic Level and Above - Ten prizes for high academic standing will be presented to stu-

dents meeting the following criteria: (i) Must have been enrolled as a full time student in

grades 11 and 12. (ii) Must have achieved success in 6 courses (at or above the grade 11 or 12

Academic level) in the grade 11 and 12 years. (iii) Marks considered will include grade 11 and 12

English marks plus the highest marks in five other courses (at or above the Grade 11 or grade

12 Academic level) in the grade 11 and 12 years.

General and Practical Level- Five prizes for high academic standing will be presented to stu-

dents meeting the following criteria: (i) Must be enrolled as a full time student in grades 11 and

12 at Three Oaks. (ii) Must have achieved success in English and/or Math at the General or

Practical level (iii) Marks considered will include grade 11 and 12 English marks plus the high-

est marks in five other courses (any level) in grade 11 and 12 years. (c) Subject Prizes - There

will be at least one prize for each

Honor Diploma

To be recognized as an honour graduate, a student must: - Successfully complete

the Provincial Graduation Requirements, and - Achieve an aggregate of 480 in

six (6) Grade 12 courses (600 and 800 level), one of which is English, and -

Have no mark lower than 70% in the six (6) Grade 12 courses included in the

aggregate calculation.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Post-secondary institutions and local organizations sponsor these. In each case, students must ap-

ply to be considered. So please keep your eyes and ears open to ensure that no opportunity is

missed. Local scholarship/bursary information will be made available to you in the second semes-

ter via a memo to Grade 12 home rooms and through the Student Services bulletin board. Scholar-

ships information from post-secondary institutions are included in their calendars.

Athletic Banquet 2016

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Important Dates

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Semester 1

January 25 - Secondary Math Assessment

January 26- Block A Assessment

January 27- Block B Assessment

January 30- Block C Assessment

January 31- Block D Assessment

February 1- Turn Around Day—No school

February 2- First day of 2nd Semester

Semester 2

June 5 - Block A Assessment

June 6 - Block B Assessment

June 7- Block C Assessment

June 8- Block D Assessment

June 9 - Secondary Math Assessment

Other Dates (Locations TBA)

May 27 - Grad Prom

June 10 - Sports Banquet

June 19 - Grad List Posted

June 22 - Graduation/Safe Grad

June 28 - Report Card Pick up

Bell Schedule

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2016-2017 Bell Schedule

8:45 AM Transitions & Co-op Buses (Distinct Bell)

8:51 Students proceed to first class

8:55 Bell to commence first class & independent reading

9:10 Soft bell to end independent reading

10:22 First class ends – Recess begins

10:30 Recess ends – Students proceed to second class

10:34 Bell to commence second class

11:46 Second class ends – Lunch begins

12:25 PM Co-op Bus (Distinct Bell)

12:40 End of lunch – Students proceed to third class

12:44 Bell to commence third class

1:56 Third class ends- Recess begins

2:04 Recess ends – Students proceed to fourth class

2:08 Bell to commence fourth class

3:20 Fourth class ends

3:27 Bell to release buses